If you plan to visit Hangzhou in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +8°C during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 59 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Hangzhou;
Average weather
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+8°C
Avg. max. temperature
-11°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hangzhou has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Hangzhou in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hangzhou for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +23°C during the day to a minimum of -6°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +12°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 34% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +20°C.
Is Hangzhou warm or cold in January?
Hangzhou is typically cool in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +11°C to +8°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +3°C to +1°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Hangzhou, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Hangzhou in January
Hangzhou weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+11°C
+8°C
+10°C
Min. temperature
-15°C
-11°C
-9°C
Max. temperature
+31°C
+26°C
+29°C
Rainfall
46 mm
59 mm
68 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
75%
77%
77%
Air pressure
1026 HPa
1026 HPa
1023 HPa
Sunny days
11
7
4
Cloudy days
11
11
10
Rainy days
8
10
11
Snowy days
1
3
2
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +11°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +8°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 46 mm to 59 mm.Humidity rises from 75% to 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in December to 7 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Hangzhou in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Hangzhou is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Hangzhou based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 46 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 8 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Hangzhou wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 67% chance of precipitation and 302 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 46 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Hangzhou based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 2 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Hangzhou.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Hangzhou?
This is the weather in Hangzhou in January 2024:
1 January
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+10°C
2 January
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+8°C
3 January
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+11°C
4 January
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+12°C
5 January
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+14°C
6 January
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+17°C
7 January
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+18°C
8 January
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+21°C
9 January
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+17°C
10 January
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+13°C
11 January
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+17°C
12 January
🌧️
+23°C
13 January
🌧️
+18°C
14 January
🌧️
+13°C
15 January
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+1°C
16 January
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+4°C
17 January
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+6°C
18 January
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+9°C
19 January
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+12°C
20 January
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+11°C
21 January
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+11°C
22 January
🌧️
+8°C
23 January
🌧️
+7°C
24 January
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+3°C
25 January
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+5°C
26 January
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+10°C
27 January
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+6°C
28 January
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+9°C
29 January
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+12°C
30 January
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+16°C
31 January
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+20°C
In January 2024 Hangzhou had 18 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 18%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Hangzhou climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Hangzhou in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+19°C) and the highest in 2012 (+24°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 914 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 2005 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hangzhou in January:
Is January a good time to visit Hangzhou?
It’s always a good time to visit Hangzhou, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Hangzhou in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Hangzhou rainy in January?
Hangzhou is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Hangzhou in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hangzhou in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hangzhou, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
